Here is my
1. Keep in mind that these animals live a long time.
2. Down the road if you get married/play house, will the new spouse be accepting of animal.
3. Rehoming giants is not an easy task, and when you begin a family trust me, you will get harped on til it's gone.
I've seen it tooooooo many times, unless you are fortunate enough to find someone that shares in your passion